https://www.scmp.com/rss/325753/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com “Air pollution is responsible for about 7 million deaths yearly, and this is the focus of our business,” says Peter Whitby, co-founder and CEO of O2 Canada, a respiratory-performance company specialising in air-purification and optimal-oxygen-uptake technologies for the health, wellness and sports performance markets. In collaboration with the University of Waterloo, the health innovation company has developed one of the finest pollution masks in the world in terms of effectiveness, comfort and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119121/o2-canada-fits-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119121/o2-canada-fits-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:15 +0000 Taking control of their own health care, the increasingly affluent and progressively educated Asia-Pacific markets are now the world’s top consumers of dietary supplements – a rapidly flourishing industry forecast to reach nearly US$180 billion by 2020. “Why wait until we are sick when we can empower ourselves to live more healthily? With today’s modern lifestyles and environmental factors, taking supplements is key,” says Peter Ou, president and CEO of natural health and dietary supplements... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119120/nutralab-one-stop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119120/nutralab-one-stop?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:14 +0000 The need to stand out and move people to action has always been a moving target for retailers and brand builders. Their chase is even more challenging now with digital communication pushing the boundaries in winning consumers’ attention. Shelf signage and packaging solutions specialist Dana Industries hurdles this challenge by developing smart technologies to provide clients more proactive ways to showcase products, boost sales, and increase in-store customer engagement. In line with its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119116/dana-develops-digital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119116/dana-develops-digital?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:13 +0000 Only a few institutions can say that they were there when a nation came into being, or more precisely, that they helped fund the building of a nation. Bank of Montreal (BMO) played a central role in the development of many of Canada’s significant institutions, financial systems and infrastructure projects. As enterprising merchants who understood the importance of banking to business, BMO’s founders were industry pioneers, who not only issued Canada’s first uniform currency and funded the first... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119117/bmo-plays-pivotal-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119117/bmo-plays-pivotal-role?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:13 +0000 With cutting-edge innovations, technology has impacted many aspects of daily life. Not only does it have the power to bridge geographical distances with a click of a button, technology also links to a wealth of online resources that enhances offline experiences. Understanding technology’s role in today’s lifestyles, CIK Telecom is committed to further strengthening family, social and business ties through advanced telecommunications and multimedia services. CIK serves large ethnic communities... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119115/cik-telecom-expands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119115/cik-telecom-expands?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:13 +0000 Advances in hydraulic fracturing have helped unlock North America’s shale oil and gas resources, and Asian investors are keeping tabs on how the shale revolution is unfolding in Canada and the United States. For Alberta-based crude oil and natural gas producer Enerplus, generating competitive returns for its shareholders means delivering exceptional operational performance and maintaining its robust financial strength. “Our balance sheet is a strategic asset and we were able to strengthen it... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119119/enerplus-drives-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119119/enerplus-drives-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:13 +0000 In a world of multinationals, a purely Canadian firm with international reach is a reliable ally to have in your corner. MNP is one of Canada’s largest accounting, tax and business consulting firms, with more than 60 offices strategically located in urban and rural centres across the country. With 30 Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking staff – from partners to interns – in Vancouver alone, MNP has the largest contingent of bilingual accountants and consultants in the country. “Our exposure to both... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119112/mnps-dedicated-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119112/mnps-dedicated-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:12 +0000 Asia-Pacific is home to the largest population of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) in the world. With HNWI wealth in the region expected to surpass US$42 trillion by 2025, Hong Kong-based ChapmanCraig is prepared to meet Asia-Pacific’s growing demand for wealth management services – bringing expertise developed over its 25 years of helping wealthy clients meet their financial objectives. Combining the investment resources typical of a global private bank with the personal attention of a local... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119110/chapmancraigs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119110/chapmancraigs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:12 +0000 When he was a respiratory therapist, Simon Labrecque observed that allergies and respiratory issues prevented children from sleeping well and affected their school performance. Seeking to remedy this, Simon, together with his brother Daniel, founded Industrie Orkan 16 years ago – a ventilation manufacturer specialising in high-quality air purifiers and air filters. The company today boasts a growing roster of global clients from Canada, the United States, France and China. With nearly 7 million... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119113/industrie-orkan-fights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119113/industrie-orkan-fights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:12 +0000 Health care is taking a dynamic shift as digital technologies enable people to more readily seek information about their health, manage their personal health information, find appropriate services and even gain access to medical specialists and other providers remotely. To support patient empowerment, health care solutions provider Dynacare is leveraging technology to deliver novel health solutions and applications. “Our goal is to empower individual health consumers with trusted information,”... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119105/dynacare-empowers-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119105/dynacare-empowers-people?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:10 +0000 The evolution of investment funds happened at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) 27 years ago with the successful launch of the world’s first exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) took it to the next level with the world debut of leveraged commodity ETFs, followed by Canada’s first actively managed ETF family. These raised market capitalisation at the TSX to unprecedented heights. The firm hasn’t stopped innovating since, marking its 10th anniversary in February as... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119104/horizons-continues-bold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119104/horizons-continues-bold?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:09 +0000 Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (Artis REIT) has been reporting stable and growing financial and revenue results since it started in 2004. Managing its portfolio of office, retail and industrial properties, Artis is one of the largest diversified commercial reits in Canada. As a closed-end reit, it is focused on creating value through ownership and astute management of quality assets. Holding 250 properties covering a total area of 26 million sq ft located across Canada and the United States,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119102/artis-reit-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119102/artis-reit-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:09 +0000 Beyond helping private companies raise early-stage capital, Griffis Capital takes a hands-on approach to see each investment through. This means managing these companies or bringing them to the public markets, whether through an initial public offering, a reverse takeover process or sale to a third-party purchaser. “We are not passive investors,” says Tom Griffis, director and CEO. “We play an active role in almost every investment we make – from founding private companies to participating in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119103/griffis-capital-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119103/griffis-capital-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:09 +0000 With lands within North America’s so-called Maple Belt, Canada is blessed with maple tree varieties that produce the highest quality sap – making maple syrup an emblematic product of the nation. Canada accounts for about 80 per cent of the world’s maple syrup, which is deemed as the next superfood offering loads of vitamins and nutrients, notably 54 disease-fighting antioxidants. For almost 100 years, Citadelle Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative has represented Canada’s passionate maple syrup... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119100/citadelle-sweetens-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119100/citadelle-sweetens-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:08 +0000 Lin Huajun, the chairman and founder of the Toronto-based natural gas distributor Changfeng Energy, is realising his vision of a greener world by transforming Sanya in Hainan province into China’s first ever integrated smart energy city. Changfeng Energy was awarded the concession rights for the integrated smart energy project for Haitang Bay, Sanya. “We are helping to build a cleaner China with lower carbon emission levels,” says Ann Lin, vice-president for corporate development and corporate... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119098/changfeng-energy-builds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119098/changfeng-energy-builds?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:08 +0000 Consumer opposition to food products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is proliferating. People are increasingly reaching out for products with “clean” labels and no artificial colours or flavours, and buying organic crops and food items made without GMOs. Involved in the business of feeding people, Sevita welcomes this development. The leading developer and supplier of food-grade non-GMO soybeans is not just providing the world’s need for protein. Its certified seeds also outline... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119101/sevita-welcomes-partners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119101/sevita-welcomes-partners?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:08 +0000 World-class hotel groups such as Fairmont, Shangri-La and Raffles share a common secret when it comes to providing guests the utmost comfort. They delight guests with the most luxurious selection of pillows, duvets and other bedding accessories from Northern Feather Canada. With international hotel brands further expanding their footprint in Asia, Northern Feather is a valuable and ready partner that carries 100 years’ expertise in manufacturing high-quality bedding products. “We want to be in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119096/northern-feather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119096/northern-feather?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:07 +0000 Imagine having Elvis Presley’s, or anyone’s, actual smile customised to fit another face, designed digitally and fabricated using state-of-the-art 5-axis milling technology. In an era of increasing oral hygiene awareness, rising demand for cosmetic dentistry and digital dental technology breakthroughs, The Aurum Group proves its resilience amid dentistry’s evolving landscape. A full-service laboratory based in Calgary, Aurum offers the latest advancements in cosmetic smile enhancements – from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119095/asia-smiles-brighter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119095/asia-smiles-brighter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:06 +0000 From crafting sleek high-speed trains and exceptionally designed business jets to engineering the best commercial aircraft used by the world’s biggest airlines, Bombardier – an undisputed pioneer in aerospace and the world’s leading manufacturer of trains and planes – has raised the bar in aviation with the all-new C Series aircraft. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Montreal-based aerospace innovator carrying the iconic business jet brands Challenger and Global is all set to unveil its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119093/bombardier-redefines-air?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119093/bombardier-redefines-air?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:05 +0000 In Asia’s rapidly expanding metropolitan areas, space is becoming more restricted and today comes at an absolute premium. Architects, project planners and designers are turning to innovative solutions such as PACO Group’s patented Spiralift system to create high-quality, multi-purpose working and living environments within tight spaces. Trusted for more than 25 years in the aerospace and automotive industries, the electromechanical actuator Spiralift enables the construction of customised... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119092/paco-groups-spiralift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119092/paco-groups-spiralift?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:05 +0000 Income-seeking investors can take their cue from NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT in gauging the strength of real estate investment trusts (reits) in the health care industry. Growth in the sector is fuelled by a need that is shared by ageing and young populations alike, no matter the geography: lifelong wellness. There is no better validation than dividend yields in the vicinity of 7.5 per cent for NorthWest, which is backed by a portfolio of 142 properties worth more than C$3 billion... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119090/robust-health-care?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119090/robust-health-care?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:04 +0000 The growing automotive industry is constantly looking for new solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the palladium market is feeling the pressure. North American Palladium (NAP) provides a steady supply of palladium essential for the manufacturing of catalytic converters, which function as emissions control devices. “The bullish outlook for palladium is based on current and projected supply deficits driven by growing global auto sales, tougher emissions standards and a move away from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119089/global-changes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119089/global-changes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:04 +0000 Luxury outerwear is the new “it”. Fashion savants are starting to preach this as celebrities and the jet set put on trendy yet functional outerwear on stage and on the streets. It is a welcome assertion for premium down outerwear and headwear fashion brand Nobis. For 10 years, Nobis has been marketing its luxury outerwear as more than just a warm jacket, and with good reason. The company applies technical performance textiles and innovative features to fashionable and timeless silhouettes that... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119088/luxury-outerwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119088/luxury-outerwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:04 +0000 With nearly two centuries of industry experience complemented by a culture of innovation, Asahi Refining belongs to the top echelons of the world’s precious metals refineries. Created from the union of Japanese conglomerate Asahi Holdings and the gold and silver refining business of London-based Johnson Matthey in March 2015, Asahi Refining stands as a leading provider of precious metal assaying, refining and bullion products whose diverse expertise now spans the globe. Asahi Refining nurtures... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119099/asahi-refining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119099/asahi-refining?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:03 +0000 Celebrated for its multicultural diversity, Canada is a preferred destination for migrants, tourists, students and businesses – particularly from Asia, where economic growth remains high. With its team of multilingual lawyers helping Canadian clients abroad and foreign companies doing business in Canada, Vancouver-based Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang – a multipractice law firm known for its historic base in insurance law, business law, litigation and dispute resolution – embraces Canada’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119087/diversity-and-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119087/diversity-and-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:03 +0000 Emerging from the deep freeze, the gold industry is regaining its hot commodity crown. More resilient and cost-efficient than ever, the sector is regaling gold producers and investors worldwide, but the reawakening comes at a time of reckoning. To sustain growth, the industry needs to favour reserve replacement strategies that increase the global pot rather than pour reserves from one pot to another. This is according to Stephen Letwin, president and CEO of Toronto-based international gold... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119085/iamgold-leverages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119085/iamgold-leverages?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:36:03 +0000 World-renowned for its country reports published in the South China Morning Post, Discovery Reports Group (DRG) is fast-gaining a reputation in a new field – content and editorial services. “The strong reception from clients for our new offering has been encouraging,” says Angela Gaspar, managing partner at the leading communications and campaign production company based in Hong Kong. “We have been flooded by requests for content creation and editorial support for a wide range of requirements... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119122/drg-successfully?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119122/drg-successfully?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:32:02 +0000 A strong legacy of client-centricity and innovation echoes throughout the 50-year history of Mackenzie Investments, according to Barry McInerney, president and CEO of the Canadian investment management firm. Starting from founder Alexander Christ’s sole client in 1967 to more than one million clients today, Mackenzie has built a solid reputation as an independent asset manager with an unwavering commitment to investor success. In a world of accelerating change, Mackenzie helps investors... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119106/mackenzie-investments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119106/mackenzie-investments?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:15 +0000 Not many people can make their own vintage Riesling wine and certainly not many can do it at 13 years old. With winemaking in your blood like in the case of Dr Walter Huber, it is all in a day’s work. Taking his European heritage of old-world winemaking, dating back to 1167, and combining it with the legacy of Canada’s first organic winery, Huber puts Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery on the map as one of the world’s best wineries. “There are very few traditional winemakers worldwide – we are one... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119107/hainle-offers-taste-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119107/hainle-offers-taste-old?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:15 +0000 Every decision made inside the walls of the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is influenced by one simple yet meaningful principle: it must be for the public good. Rather than confining the learning process in an academic setting, UAlberta trains its culturally diverse student body to look beyond the classroom and use education as an avenue to discover breakthroughs that will make a positive impact in local and international communities. UAlberta’s students and faculty have been leaving their... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119109/ualberta-makes-mark?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119109/ualberta-makes-mark?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:15 +0000 Innovation is second nature to Thermal-Lube, a family business founded in 1983 whose solutions to everyday machinery issues have transformed entire industries. A leader in fluid life extension technologies, the company manufactures speciality lubricants, notably for steel and aluminium production. Its deep knowledge and expertise in lubricant degradation have also led to the development of software and infrared analytical equipment for industries as diverse as agriculture, mining and paper... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119108/thermal-lube-gains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119108/thermal-lube-gains?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:15 +0000 Globally recognised for its scenic untouched landscapes, peaceful communities, cultural diversity and reputation as one of the world’s wealthiest countries, Canada has become an attractive study destination for international students. With nearly two-thirds of the country’s more than 350,000 international enrolees hailing from Asia as of late 2015, J. Addison School, a leading private educational institution in the Greater Toronto Area, is a hallmark example of Canada’s holistic and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119094/j-addison-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/canada-business-report-2017/article/2119094/j-addison-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:30:00 +0000